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Sussex Arms, Tunbridge Wells

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Sussex Mews, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TE (View on Google Map)
(01892) 549579
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This quirky pub is well worth a visit and is something of a hidden gem being tucked away behind the Corn Exchange, just off the bustling Pantiles and only yards from sister pub, the Ragged Trousers. Regular events (some unusual) include live music and stand up comedy and are held in the Forum basement of the pub. Thursday is quiz night. Very welcoming and appealing to all ages. A suntrap patio and a glass-covered terrace are attractions for warmer weather drinking away from the Pantiles crowds. There is normally a Fonthill Brewery beer available.

Historic Interest

At one time a unique operation and what made the Sussex Arms special was the unique character of the pub. This was created by landlord Dennis Lane who, with his wife Barbara, had run the pub from 1958 to 1987. They furnished it with artefacts purchased from the nearby auction rooms. The collection of chamber pots was legendary. So too were the number of locks on the front door - alleged to number 27 in total!

Information for this venue is provided by the West Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
08/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns (formerly Hawthorn Leisure)
Pub ID
TTW/214
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - Midnight
Friday
3:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Long Man - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Long Man - Best Bitter
Long Man - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Long Man - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Long Man - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Sussex Arms, Tunbridge Wells.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fonthill - Good Morning Captain TasteMatch Prediction

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Fonthill - Good Morning Captain
Fonthill - Good Morning Captain Session Golden Ale • 3.8%
Fonthill - Good Morning Captain
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Fonthill - Good Morning Captain

This beer is served regularly at Sussex Arms, Tunbridge Wells.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Basement venue
Garden Garden
Patio either side
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Real Cider Real Cider
Turners, Nightingale
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Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Nearby Station (650m)
Tunbridge Wells
Directions
off the Pantiles

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